Henry W. Smith Oil

Henry W. Smith Oil Painting Western Landscape Horses Cowboy California Vintage Description and Item Information Up for sale is this vintage, framed oil painting by Henry W. Smith. Please excuse any glare in the photos. This oil on board painting depicts a Western landscape with a rider on horseback leading a pack horse; he is either a cowboy or perhaps a prospector. The rider is traveling over a golden hill with blooming sagebrush, and there are snow-capped mountains beyond. The exact location depicted is not known, but the landscape bears a resemblance to the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The sight area is approximately 15 1/2 inches by 19 7/16 inches. The painting is framed in a gold-finished frame with a linen liner. The exterior frame dimensions are about 21 1/2 inches by 25 3/8 inches. Unpacked, this piece weighs 5 pounds 11.9 ounces. It would be a wonderful addition to a collection of vintage art. Identification This painting is by Henry W. Smith (?-2010). The backing has a label from the Glory Hole Gallery of Sonora, California. The exact age of this vintage, undated piece is not known. Per his February 14, 2010 obituary in The Press Democrat, Smith was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He had artistic proclivities early in life. He was a lighting designer in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Sonora and becoming a full-time artist. Later, he moved to Cloverdale, California with his wife, Janet, where he continued painting landscapes. Smith's paintings were exhibited at galleries in California. Condition This piece looks great overall. The painting is clean and without damage. The frame has light wear. The brown paper backing has some rips, as shown. In my opinion, this piece is ready to hang and enjoy. Please review the description and photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying. Terms of Sale 1. Payments Taxes may be applicable. The correct shipping address must be included with payment. Contact the seller before bidding or buying to find out about acceptable payment methods for local pickups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. 2. Shipping Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not necessarily included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller usually ships on Mondays and Thursdays. The merchandise will normally be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier. Shipping includes delivery to a physical address via a method of the seller's choice. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping costs may be required. At the seller's discretion, a signature may be required for delivery. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. For international shipping, there may be parcel size restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. Customs forms will not be falsified. International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior. 3. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently. All merchandise is sold "as is where is." The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all liabilities and expenses, of whatever kind or nature, arising from or related to the purchase, use, misuse, resale, or redistribution of the merchandise. A person under the age of 18 must not bid or buy without the consent of their legal guardian. Acceptance of Agreement By bidding or buying, the buyer acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of the above Terms of Sale.